To Annelee From John

TO ANNELEE FROM JOHN

Why does thou love me so?
Tell me Annelee, I want to know
I do not love thee that way
Thy love I don't want, nor do I need it
My dear Annelee, my love is buried in the
Deepest pit


Thou hast mistaken me for thy true love
Do not cry, for I won't even shed a tear for thee
Thou says that thou loves me so, how can it be true?
When my love is not even for the skies that are blue


My dear Annelee, do not call my name
For I will not answer ever again
Thou needn't my love this much
My dear Annelee
We are only to remain as such

-John